Senior Mobile Architect: React Native & C++ Lead

Slate Auto; Washington; On-site; USD 203,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Principal Engineer to anchor the technical depth of the Mobile Experience pod in the USA. You will shape architecture for React Native and native modules, drive DTLS and vehicle communication design, and own security, OTA, and data persistence layers.

This role blends hands-on coding with technical leadership to guide a fast-paced startup toward GA launch. You will mentor engineers, own the BFF/mobile API surface, and ensure testability and performance across iOS and Android

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Mobile development with iOS/Android or React Native.

Responsibilities

• Own the mobile architecture across the app from Presentation to Native Modules.
• Lead architecture decisions for security, OTA, and data persistence.
• Mentor engineers and review PRs to ensure architecture and quality standards.

Skills

React Native

TypeScript

C++

Mobile architecture

CI/CD

Performance profiling

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE

Tools

Turbo Modules

Expo

EAS Build

DTLS

UDS diagnostics

Job description

Slate is seeking a Principal Engineer to anchor the technical depth of the Mobile Experience pod in the USA. You will shape architecture for React Native and native modules, drive DTLS and vehicle communication design, and own security, OTA, and data persistence layers.

This role blends hands-on coding with technical leadership to guide a fast-paced startup toward GA launch. You will mentor engineers, own the BFF/mobile API surface, and ensure testability and performance across iOS and Android